If you play Fortnite, you know how fun it is to unlock new outfits. But most skins cost V-Bucks, which means you either have to spend real money or grind a lot. The good news? There are some free skins you can get this month without paying anything. In this guide, you’ll learn how to get all the free skins in Fortnite that are available in May 2025, plus some other free items like pickaxes and back blings. If you’re new to Fortnite or just want to save your V-Bucks, this guide will help you keep your locker growing.
Update: We last updated this article on May 23rd, 2025.
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All Free Skins in Fortnite (May 2025)
Right now, there are six free skins you can get during Chapter 6 Season 3. Some are easy to claim by linking accounts, and others need you to play or level up.
| Free Fortnite Skin | How to Get | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
 Iridia Vayne | Earn 540,000 XP in Party Mode | June 7th, 2025 |
 First Order Stormtrooper | Link MyDisney and Fortnite accounts | August 31st, 2025 |
 Vanguard Zadie | Earn 50 account levels | June 7th, 2025 |
 Explorer Emilie | Link LEGO and Fortnite accounts | No expiry |
 Trailblazer Tai | Complete LEGO Fortnite Quests | No expiry |
 Mr. Dappermint | Link LEGO and Fortnite accounts | No expiry |
 Shinji | PlayStation Plus subscribers only | No expiry |
Let’s look at each one and how you can add them to your collection:
1. Iridia Vayne
You can get the Iridia Vayne skin from the Party Up: Celestial Strike event. This cool skin will go away on June 7th, 2025. You still have around 15 more days to complete the quest before it expires.
How to get it: You can play any core mode or Creator mode with your friends. You won’t be able to get this skin if you play solo. Then, while playing, you have to accumulate a total of 540,000 XP to get this skin for free as the last reward for the event.
2. First Order Stormtrooper
The First Order Stormtrooper is a skin that fits perfectly with Chapter 6 Season 3’s Star Wars theme. This skin expires on August 31st, 2025. So you better act fast!
How to get it: Link your MyDisney account to your Epic Games account. Just go to the Epic Games website, sign in, open Apps and Accounts, and hit “Connect” under the MyDisney Account option. Follow the prompts, and the next time you start Fortnite, you’ll get a message that you’ve received this skin. Just hit “Claim” and it’s yours!
2. Vanguard Zadie
Vanguard Zadie is a free skin you can earn simply by playing the game and leveling up your account. This free skin will expire on June 7th, 2025.
How to get it: You need to earn 50 account levels to get the skin. The best way to do this is by completing weekly quests and challenges across all Fortnite modes. You can also get Zadie’s Blade Pickaxe by earning 15 account levels and Zadie’s Blade Back Bling at 30 account levels.
3. Explorer Emilie
Explorer Emilie is a skin that came with the launch of LEGO Fortnite back in Chapter 5 and has been available ever since.
How to get it: Just link your LEGO Insiders account to your Epic Games account. The steps you need to follow are the same as getting the First Order Stormtrooper skin above. This is super easy and gives you a nice bonus skin.
4. Trailblazer Tai
Trailblazer Tai is another free skin related to LEGO Fortnite. There is no expiration date for this skin, you can take your time with this one, too.
How to get it: Complete four simple quests in LEGO Fortnite. First, claim the True Explorers Quest Pack from the Item Shop (it’s free), then finish the challenges in LEGO Fortnite mode. You’ll also get the Skullder Back Bling as a reward.
5. Mr. Dappermint
Want to be the richest candy mogul this side of the North Pole? Get the Mr. Dappermint skin in Fortnite. This free skin also has no expiry date, so you can get it whenever you want.
How to get it: Link your LEGO account to your Epic Games account. If you’ve already claimed Explorer Emilie, you should get this one automatically too!
6. Shinji
The Shinji skin is a special PlayStation exclusive outfit. There is no end date announced for this free skin yet, but PlayStation Plus packs usually stay available for a few months.
How to get it: You need to be a PlayStation Plus subscriber. If you are, you can claim the pack from the PlayStation Store for free. The pack also includes the Virtual Servpack Back Bling and the Crimson Codeblade Pickaxe.
So those are all the free skins in Fortnite available in May 2025! Make sure to get the First Order Stormtrooper and Vanguard Zadie before they expire. Have fun adding them to your collection without spending any V-Bucks!
